Tag: William Saliba

William Saliba is an Arsenal defender.

The French defender arrived at Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Étienne. Saliba was born on March 24, 2001.

Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Arsenal make William Saliba decision

William Saliba will return to Arsenal this summer to fight for a place in Mikel Arteta's squad despite Marseille's interest in keeping the 21-year-old.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Clubs in 3 major leagues on alert for Saliba transfer

William Saliba has suitors in France, Spain, and England if he chooses to leave Arsenal this summer, according to a report.
France's defender William Saliba passes the ball during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

“An honour”: Arsenal youngster reacts to his senior national debut

William Saliba says it was an honour to make his senior debut for France, though the crowd made it difficult to stay focused.
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Saliba set to make France debut amid praise from Spurs captain

William Saliba looks set to make his international debut for France on Friday night, amid praise from international teammate and club rival Hugo Lloris.
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Saliba confirms plan for Arsenal-Marseille talks

William Saliba says Arsenal and Marseille will hold talks over his future in late May and early June, and he's not against staying with Marseille.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal set to open long-term William Saliba talks

Arsenal will open talks over William Saliba's long-term future in the coming weeks, but they aren't in contract negotiations just yet.
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Arsenal player gets 1st senior France call-up

William Saliba has been called up to the France senior squad for the first time, replacing Benjamin Pavard, who had to withdraw.
William Saliba via Marseille

Former Arsenal star defends Mikel Arteta decision

Bacary Sagna thinks Mikel Arteta understood what William Saliba needed this season, and the centre-back has the ability to succeed in England.
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4 Arsenal loanees learn their European quarter-final draws

Four Arsenal loanees learned their Europa Conference League quarter-final opponents on Friday, as we approach the tail end of the competition.
Reiss Nelson playing for Feyenoord (Photo via Nelson on Instagram)

4 Arsenal loanees make European quarters, 1 eliminated

Four of Arsenal's five loanees made it to the quarter-finals of their club's European competition on Thursday night, with just one eliminated.
Reiss Nelson playing for Feyenoord (Photo via Nelson on Instagram)

3 wins, 1 assist: Arsenal loanees play European last-16 ties

Arsenal's loanees are in a good position to progress to the next round of European competition, following the last-16 first legs.
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William Saliba confirms plan for the summer

William Saliba is critical of his own recent performances, and he confirms plans to discuss his long-term future this summer.
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Saliba makes decision on his future ahead of key summer

William Saliba would prefer to prove himself in the Premier League with Arsenal than join Marseille permanently, according to a report.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Marseille plan William Saliba transfer talks

Marseille want to keep William Saliba and are planning to hold talks with him over another move in the near future.
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Arsenal loan watch: 13 loanees feature in busy weekend

13 Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend, with the highlight being a first senior goal for Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
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Marseille chief keen to sign ‘one of the best’ William Saliba

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has suggested the club will at least try to sign William Saliba permanently, but it's not up to them.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Extension or sale: Arsenal set to be decisive with William Saliba

William Saliba could be in line for an Arsenal contract extension this summer, but the French media suggest there's also a chance he could leave.
William Saliba via Marseille

Who will Arsenal’s loanees face in their Europa last-16 ties?

Whilst Arsenal were focusing on their attempts to get back into Europe on Thursday, a couple of their loanees were playing European knockouts.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee wins Player of the Month – Arsenal 1st team next season?

William Saliba has won Marseille's first Player of the Month award of the new year, as his strong loan spell in France continues.
Karl Hein of Estonia during the International Friendly, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft match at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence. Date: 11th November 2020. Picture: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage

Arsenal loan watch: Another debut, Saliba plays new position

Arsenal had another loan debutant in midweek, as nine loanees featured on the pitch over the last two days.
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3 top clubs show interest in William Saliba

Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are all interested in William Saliba, but Arsenal are more likely to keep him this summer, according to reports.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on December 18, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal prioritise new contracts for key trio

Contract renewals for Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba are all expected to be on the agenda this year, according to a report.
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William Saliba decides against permanent Marseille move

William Saliba is open to joining Marseille on a permanent deal in the summer, as long as they qualify for the Champions League first.
Togo's national football team Togolese forward Emmanuel Adebayor smiles during a training session on January 18, 2017 in Bitam during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Gabon.

Emmanuel Adebayor hates Arsenal as he tweaks his own narrative

Emmanuel Adebayor has been ranting again while three Arsenal loanees are doing things to make people take notice
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Transfer ban announcement will affect Arsenal

Olympique de Marseille have been hit with a transfer ban, which could affect the futures of a few Arsenal players in the coming months.
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William Saliba admits Arsenal problems gave him a ‘slap’

William Saliba admits it was hard for him when he wasn't playing matches, but he tries to use those situations as motivation.
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William Saliba has no regrets over Marseille decision

William Saliba won't be drawn on his long-term future, but he says he's happy with his decision to join Marseille on loan this season.
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1 goal, 1 assist, & a strong weekend for the Arsenal loanees

Konstantinos Mavropanos scored and Miguel Azeez provided an assist in a positive weekend for the Arsenal loan group.
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Bellerin, Saliba, Runarsson: 7 Arsenal loanees feature in busy midweek

There were more ups and downs for Arsenal's loanees in midweek, as many of the group had evening fixtures on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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2 Arsenal loanees eliminated from the Europa League

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday after a crucial defeat to Galatasaray.
William Saliba via Marseille

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi have another game abandoned

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi saw their second match abandonment of the season on Sunday, as their trip to Lyon ended early.

2 Arsenal players make top-20 as Golden Boy winner confirmed

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and William Saliba made it to the final-20 for the Golden Boy award, but Barcelona's Pedri was the overwhelming winner.
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Arsenal loanees make Team of the Week 3 times in a row

William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi have made the Ligue 1 fan Team of the Week three times in a row, impressing with Marseille.
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Report unveils William Saliba’s plan for next season

William Saliba expects and wants to return to Arsenal and prove himself next summer, and he's working on his English in preparation.
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Mikel Arteta outlines the plan for William Saliba

Mikel Arteta says Edu and Ben Knapper were watching William Saliba in Paris last week, and they'll make a decision on his future next summer.
William Saliba via Marseille

Former Gunner argues William Saliba is ready to play for Arsenal

Former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri is the latest person within football to suggest William Saliba should be playing for the Gunners.
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Arsenal sources give their thoughts on William Saliba’s future

Arsenal sources insist that William Saliba is a key part of the club's future, unlike some of the club's other loanees this summer.
William Saliba via Marseille

Video: Saliba denies Mbappe with fantastic last-man tackle

William Saliba caught the eye with a fantastic last-man tackle as Marseille kept a clean sheet in a draw with Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
William Saliba via Marseille

Arsenal won’t recall William Saliba in January

Arsenal are not going to recall William Saliba in January, and he'll remain with Marseille until the summer, according to a report.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Bukayo Saka is interviewed after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday September 26, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

2 Arsenal players make Golden Boy final 20

Arsenal have two entrants on the Golden Boy shortlist for 2021, with the award now at the final-20 stage of the vote.